Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
